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Security report for rkk-bs.ch

Römisch-Katholische Kirche Basel-Stadt · Government · Switzerland

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

The Römisch-Katholische Kirche Basel-Stadt website serves as the official online presence of the Roman Catholic Church in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. It provides comprehensive information about church activities, pastoral care, social services, and community engagement. The site targets local residents and members of the Catholic community, offering resources and news relevant to their spiritual and social needs. The business model is non-profit, focusing on religious and community services within the regional government and non-profit sectors. Technically, the website employs a modern web application framework (webIQ 6.1) and integrates popular JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap for responsive design. It uses multiple analytics platforms including Matomo, Microsoft Clarity, and Google Analytics, alongside a robust privacy consent management system powered by Truendo. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good performance and accessibility basics. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and uses consent mechanisms for cookies, but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data confirms the domain's legitimacy and consistency with the organization's identity. Overall, the website presents a professional, trustworthy, and secure platform for its intended audience, though improvements in privacy policy transparency, security header implementation, and contact information visibility are recommended.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
62
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
65

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The organization holds a stable position as a regional religious institution serving Basel-Stadt. Its competitive advantage lies in its official status, comprehensive service offerings, and community integration. The business model is centered on non-profit religious and social services, with revenue likely derived from church taxes and donations. The target customer segment includes local Catholics and community members seeking spiritual and social support. The partnership ecosystem includes affiliated religious missions, social service organizations, and educational institutions. Strategic observations highlight a well-structured digital presence with room for enhanced privacy and security transparency.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent management. However, it lacks explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which are recommended to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. There is no visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response information, which could impact readiness for security incidents. Data protection practices are partially implemented through consent mechanisms, but the absence of a clear privacy policy reduces compliance clarity. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the organization's risk profile but can be improved by adopting best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear and accessible privacy policy and terms of service to enhance GDPR compliance and user trust.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Improve accessibility features to meet higher standards and ensure inclusivity.
  5. Enhance visibility of official contact information including emails and phone numbers for user support and incident reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Römisch-Katholische Kirche Basel-Stadt
Description
Official website of the Roman Catholic Church of Basel-Stadt, providing information about church services, pastoral care, social counseling, and community activities.
Key services
Pastoral care, Social counseling, Youth programs, Specialized pastoral services, Information on sacraments and church activities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Matomo Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Truendo Privacy Center, Dropzone.js, Day.js
Frameworks
webIQ 6.1 web application framework
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JS libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Matomo Analytics, Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Matomo Analytics
Marketing tools
Truendo Privacy Center
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional religious institution site with comprehensive navigation and content.
  2. Uses modern web technologies and includes privacy consent mechanisms.
  3. No critical security issues or vulnerabilities detected in provided content.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found in the analyzed content.
  5. Contact information such as emails or phone numbers not explicitly found in the provided HTML snippet.
  6. Strong use of external trusted analytics and privacy tools.
  7. No signs of suspicious or malicious activity.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the webIQ 6.1 framework, leveraging jQuery, Bootstrap, and other modern JavaScript libraries for UI and functionality. Analytics are handled via Matomo, Microsoft Clarity, and Google Analytics, integrated with a consent management platform (Truendo). The site is mobile-responsive with a structured navigation system. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts to optimize speed. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of some security headers and explicit metadata for SEO and accessibility suggests opportunities for modernization and compliance improvements.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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